TikTok collected children’s data for years without consent; now it’s paying $400 million settlement
The Statesman
TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit regarding the collection of children's data without consent.Summary
TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations that it collected children's data without obtaining proper consent. Under the terms of the deal, the company will pay $300 million immediately and an additional $100 million once an older consent decree is formally vacated. This earlier order was issued in 2019, when the app was fined for similar violations.
(Source：The Statesman)